Infographic: Women pay more for health services, get less
Women are more likely to be skipping out on preventive services and medical treatment due to costs.
When it comes to their health, women are getting fewer services but paying more.
According to research from the Kaiser Family Foundation in partnership with the Journal of the American Medical Association, women spend significantly more on annual health care than men: women aged 19 to 34 spent an average of $3,402 in 2015, compared to just $1,891 for men.
Despite these numbers (or perhaps because of them), women are actually more likely to be skipping out on preventive services and medical treatment. They’re also more likely to have a pre-existing condition and, consequently, express more concern about the possibility of ACA repeal.
Take a look at the infographic below (click to enlarge) for more insights into the unique barriers to women’s health care.
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